How to transfer the screen of Xiaomi phone to the TV over Wi-Fi: all ways 2026

Wirelessly Connecting Xiaomi Screen to TV: Why It’s Needed and How It Works

Going to the cinema is not the only way to enjoy a movie on the big screen: Modern Xiaomi smartphones (from the budget Redmi Note 12 to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra) support wireless screen broadcast to the TV via Wi-Fi. This allows you not only to watch videos, but also to show photos, play mobile games on TV or even duplicate the desktop for presentations.

The technology works on two main protocols: Miracast (the built-in Android standard for mirroring) and Google Cast (streaming through apps like YouTube or Netflix), but it doesn't require any wires, only a stable Wi-Fi connection. However, many users face problems: the screen slows down, the sound lags behind the picture, or the connection is constantly broken. In this article, we will analyze all the working ways of connecting and learn how to solve typical errors.

It is important to understand the difference between mirroring the screen (full duplication of the phone display) and broadcasting content (streaming only video/audio from a particular application). The first option is universal, but voracious to resources, the second is more economical, but does not work with all services. The choice of method depends on your task.

What TVs support wireless connection to Xiaomi

Before you try to connect, check your TV's compatibility. Most current models (released after 2018) support at least one protocol, but there are nuances:

• 📺 Smart TV Android TV/Google TV (Sony Bravia, Philips, Xiaomi Mi TV, Nvidia Shield: Miracast and Google Cast are supported.
• 🖥️ WebOS TVs (LG): They use their own technology LG Screen Share (essentially repackaged Miracast) requires installing a proprietary app on your phone.
• 🍎 Tizen (Samsung) TVs: Support Screen Mirroring, but often have issues with Xiaomi due to firmware conflict.May require manual tuning.
• 📡 Smart consoles (Apple) TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Xiaomi Mi Box: Both protocols are usually supported, but for Apple TV I need a phone with a MIUI 12+.
• ⚠️ Old or “stupid” TVs: Without built-in Wi-Fi or Smart features, an external adapter (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) will be required TV Stick or AnyCast).

To find out if your TV supports wireless broadcasting, check:

1. In the TV menu section Network → Screen Mirroring or Connections → Wireless display.
2. In the instructions for TV, look for mentions of Miracast, Wi-Fi Direct or Google Cast.
3. On the manufacturer's website in the characteristics of the model (section "Wireless technologies").

Method 1: Miracast screen mirroring (built-in Android feature)

This is a universal method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones with Android 5.0+ (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark). Miracast creates a direct connection between the phone and the TV over Wi-Fi Direct, without depending on the router. The main plus is minimal delays (about 50-100 ms), minus high battery load.

Instructions for connection:

1. On your TV, activate the signal reception mode: For Android TV: Settings → Devices → Screen Mirroring. For Samsung: Settings → General → Screen Mirroring. For LG: Settings → Network → Screen Share.

Xiaomi

Settings → Connections and Sharing → Wireless Display

MIUI

Settings → Additional → Wireless monitor

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Confirm the connection on both devices. Some TVs may require input PIN-code (displayed on the TV screen).

Make sure your TV and phone are on the same Wi-Fi network (or use Wi-Fi Direct)

Disable VPN and power saving modes on your phone

Close background apps (especially instant messengers and games)

Check that the TV is on "Allow Connection" mode"-->

If the connection fails:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📶 Check that your phone is on Wi-Fi (even if you use Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔧 Update the TV firmware and MIUI on the phone to the latest version.
• 🛡️ Turn off the firewall or antivirus on your phone (they can block the connection).

Method 2: Streaming via Google Cast (Chromecast, Android TV)

This method is suitable for transferring specific content (youtube videos, music from Spotify, photos from Google Photos) without full screen duplication. Advantages: less load on the phone and a more stable connection.

How to set up:

1. Make sure your phone and TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (unlike Miracast, a router is a must!).
2. On TV: For Android TV: check that Settings → Devices → Cast is on reception mode. For Chromecast: the device must be configured and connected to the same network.

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Netflix

Cast

Important: Some applications (such as TikTok or IVI) block broadcasting through Cast due to DRM limitations.

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If the Cast stream is constantly interrupted, try to reduce the bitrate of the video in the app settings. For example, on YouTube, select 720p resolution instead of 1080p, which will reduce the load on the network.

Method 3: Use of proprietary applications (for LG, Samsung, etc.)

TV makers often develop their own wireless broadcasting solutions optimized for their devices, which means additional customizations for Xiaomi, but these applications are usually more stable than universal protocols.

Let’s look at two popular cases:

For LG (LG Screen Share) TVs

1. Install the LG TV Plus app from Google Play.
2. On the TV, turn on Settings → Network → Screen Share (Miracast).
3. In the LG TV Plus app, select your TV from the list and confirm your connection.

Samsung TVs (Smart View)

1. Download Samsung SmartThings or Smart View (depending on the TV model).
2. On the TV, activate Settings → General → External devices → Screen Mirroring.
3. In the app on the phone tap the name of your TV and wait for the connection.

For Xiaomi owners with a USB-C connector, the most reliable option is the USB-C to HDMI adapter. It costs less than buying a new Smart TV, and guarantees a stable picture without delay. The main thing is to check the compatibility of your phone model with DisplayPort Alt Mode (the list of supported devices is available on the Xiaomi website).

FAQ: Frequent questions about connecting Xiaomi to a TV